Seymour is a town of roughly 6,600 people that regularly hosts events for tens of thousands. That gap is the whole story of the 2026 event season, and it is exactly why Seymour Cabs gets busy months in advance. If you are travelling in for a festival, an expo or a race, a little planning turns a stressful day into an easy one.
Here is how the year has looked, what is still to come, and the most practical ways to move between the station, your accommodation and the venue.
Seymour's big three in 2026
Tastes of the Goulburn (11 April, Station Street) The Goulburn Valley’s food, wine and music festival ran along the heritage-lined Station Street from 10am to 4pm, timed for the Easter school holidays. Tasting tickets covered more than 100 wines plus local beer, gin and cider.
Seymour Alternative Farming Expo (17 to 19 April, Kings Park) Three days, roughly 400 exhibitors and about 20,000 visitors, according to Mitchell Shire Council (page updated April 2026). It remains one of the largest small-farming events in the country.
Gravelista, UCI Gravel World Series (Sunday 18 October, Seymour Racecourse) Still to come. The race starts and finishes at Seymour Racecourse, with a 135km course over rolling Goulburn Valley and Strathbogie Ranges gravel. The Victorian Government has committed $150,000 to secure the event for 2026 and 2027 (June 2026), and it draws riders from across Australia and overseas chasing World Championship qualification.
Both April events return in 2027, so the advice below applies whether you are booking for October or already thinking ahead.
The transport challenge nobody warns you about
Visitors often assume a regional town works like a suburb of Melbourne. It does not.
- There is no Uber or rideshare network operating locally in Seymour
- Local bus coverage is limited, particularly on weekends and public holidays
- Accommodation fills across Seymour, Nagambie, Tallarook and Avenel, so many visitors stay 10 to 30 minutes from the venue
- Event days concentrate demand into two narrow windows: arrivals in the morning, departures late afternoon
- Cyclists, exhibitors and families all arrive with gear that does not fit in a standard boot
The result is simple. On event weekends, the vehicles available are the ones already booked.
Option 1: V/Line train, then a taxi from the rank
The Seymour line is the practical way in from Melbourne. Services run from Southern Cross roughly hourly, with a typical journey of about 83 minutes.
Seymour Station sits on Station Street, with a taxi rank directly outside. On ordinary days you can usually walk up and find a car. On event days, treat the rank as a backup rather than a plan. Book ahead through the Seymour Cabs booking page and give us your train number, not just your arrival time.
Rough guide from the station:
- Kings Park (Farming Expo): a short cross-town run, but expect queues at the drop-off point during the 9am to 11am peak
- Station Street (Tastes of the Goulburn): the festival closes the street, so ask to be set down at the nearest open cross street and walk in
- Seymour Racecourse (Gravelista): a few minutes by road. Riders with bike boxes should request a maxi at the time of booking
Option 2: Pre-booked rides with Seymour Cabs
This is where a local operator earns its keep. Our event work covers:
- Pre-booked pick-ups tied to event timings, including early race-morning starts before most services are moving
- Maxi taxis for groups travelling together with luggage, eskies, exhibitor stock or bike bags
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, which are genuinely limited in number across the region and should be booked as early as you can
- Accommodation shuttles between Seymour, Nagambie, Avenel and surrounding properties
- Return legs booked at the same time, so you are not standing in a car park at 4pm hoping
If your group is splitting across venues and a pub dinner afterwards, tell us the whole shape of the day when you book. We can hold the vehicle rather than dispatch it elsewhere.
Option 3: Flying in? Combine airport transfer with rail
Most interstate and international visitors land at Melbourne Airport, which has no direct train link to Seymour. Two workable routes:
- Rail-led: SkyBus or a transfer to Southern Cross, then V/Line to Seymour, then a taxi from the rank
- Door-to-door: a direct Melbourne Airport transfer with Seymour Cabs, which usually suits late arrivals, groups of three or more, or anyone carrying bikes and event gear
For a family of four with luggage, the direct transfer is often the better value once you count multiple train fares and the connection at the other end.
Plan it once, enjoy the day
Seymour puts on a genuinely good event season. The visitors who enjoy it most are the ones who sorted transport before they sorted anything else. Have a look at what Seymour Cabs offers across town runs, airport transfers and accessible travel, then lock in your booking early.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book for the Farming Expo?
Book at least two weeks ahead for standard cars and three to four weeks for maxi or wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Expo mornings are the single busiest window in Seymour’s transport calendar.
Can a maxi taxi fit four adults and event gear?
Yes. A maxi comfortably seats four to six adults with luggage, market purchases or bike bags. Mention oversized items when booking so we allocate the right vehicle.
Do you operate on public holidays?
Yes, including Easter and race weekends. Holiday demand is high and vehicle numbers are lower, so pre-booking is strongly recommended rather than optional.
What if my train is delayed?
Give us your V/Line service number when booking. We track arrivals and adjust the pick-up rather than leaving. If the delay is significant, a quick call keeps your driver in the loop.